Risk, health, and welfare
Subtitle: policies, strategies, and practice
By: edited by Andy Alaszewski, Larry Harrison and Jill Manthorpe.
Contributors: Alaszewski, Andy.; Harrison, Larry, 1946-; Manthorpe, Jill, 1955-
Publisher: Open University Press; Open Univ Pr
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Buckingham, [England]; Philadelphia, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 166
Subjects: Public welfare -- Great Britain.; Public health -- Great Britain.; Risk.; Medical policy -- Great Britain.; Great Britain -- Social policy.
Description: Risk is a central concept in welfare services, yet understanding of professional activities when assessing or managing risk is limited. This book examines the alternative ways in which risk can be defined and its varied impact.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.